When grown in gardens, Carnations grow to between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. Petals on Carnations are generally clawed or serrated. Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. The stamens on Carnations can occur in one or two whorls, in equal number or twice the number of the petals. The Carnation leaves…
Typically used as houseplants and in shaded summer beds, begonias have tropical and subtropical origins. Some are grown for their asymmetrical, patterned and variegated foliage, and others to add color to shady garden areas with their bright blooms. The Begonia is a showy flower with fleshy leaves that are green or bronze in color. The flowers come in many colors,…
Bee balm is a great addition to a pollinator garden. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; and the seed heads will attract birds in the fall and winter. The bee balm flower has an open, daisy-like shape, with tubular petals in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Bee balm plants are perennial, coming back year after year to…
The Anemone is also known as the Windflower. This plant is a perennial that spreads while growing.It comes in a variety of colors, from white to purple, with some species not spreading quite as far while growing. Anemone blanda, also known as Grecian windflowers, grow from corms that are planted in fall for flowers the following spring. These low-growing plants…
Abutilon is a shrub that blooms during the summer. The blooms are saucer-shaped, and the stems have gray, hairy leaves. The shrub may grow to around 15 feet, and many hybrids have been developed that you can enjoy. Abutilon is a bell shaped flower and the color of the flower ranges from yellow to pink to orange to deep red. The leaves…
Gerbera is an amazing winter flower of India. Gerbera flower is mostly used in the decoration of marriage and engagement stages in India. Gerberas Daisies are flowers that are an epitome of beauty and charm. These flowers brighten up lives and bring a warm smile on everyone’s face. Spreading mesmerising hues and fragrance, Gerberas Daisies are perfect for all occasions.…
Pansy is easy to grow in the winter season. It doesn’t need much sunlight, normal sunlight is sufficient to grow it. It looks more beautiful in a hanging basket. There's more to those little faces than you might realize, including plenty of symbolism and significance to your favorite cool-season flowers. Pansy plants are cheerful, blooming flowers, among the first of…
Most varieties of this plant grow 4-5 feet tall. Their bloom ranches from almost 10 inches big to 2-inch pompoms. They come in virtually all shades of the rainbow. Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many plants are past their best! The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring. In colder zones,…
A beautiful perennial with a large compact head of flowers on tall, bushy plants. Flowers are white, crimson, purple, magenta, blue in single colour or contrasting with white centres. If you’re searching for long lasting blooms that perform during the hottest days of summer heat, consider planting the verbena flower (Verbena officinalis). Planting verbena, whether annual or perennial types, ensures…
Trendy, comfortable to grow, excellent cut flower, very efficient as carpet & edging plants. A garden favorite for their brightly-colored flowers, French marigolds are also easy to grow and care for. These heat-loving annuals last the entire growing season, blooming away until frost. Along with their ornamental attributes, French marigolds are also edible and can be used to make a…
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